


“Flower Seeds Gb pGue for Florists’ 
PETUNIAS 
(About 200,000 seeds per oz.) 
- Petunias have a universally popular appeal for bedding not possessed by 
any other plant. This is due to their brilliant colors and effectiveness in 
mass plantings, plus the comparative ease with which they flourish under 
To help in figuring your seed needs, 
we indicate on various pages the num- 
ber of seeds per ounce of important 
a wide variation of soils and climates. In addition, large numbers are sold stems This fe NO Tian nditation of 
each year in combinations or as finished pot plants. Important points for 
the grower to remember are that a cool temperature and moderate use of 
water are essential if stocky, well-hardened plants are to be had. Equally 
important is the use of first class seed strains. Ours are among the world’s 
finest. j 
number of plants to be expected. 
Because of varying conditions under 
which seed matures, germination un- 
der good conditions will run 60-70% 
or more; but don’t figure too high. 

POPULAR ALL-DOUBLES 
CANADIAN STRAINS 
*Canadian All-Double. Growers continue to report won- 
derful results with this fine all-double Petunia. Its excel- 
lent germination and rich coloring were points about 
which we received many favorable comments. This dis- 
tinctly superior strain produces 100% double flowers on 
dwarf, compact plants and is highly effective for pots 
or bedding. We offer this strain in mixture only, com- 
posed of rose, pink, salmon, white, lavender, mauve 
and purple. 1 Tr. pkt. (about 400 seeds), $1.80; Tr. 
pkt. (about 800 seeds), $3.00; 5 Tr. pkts. for $14.00. 
*All-Double America. Continues to hold its popularity 
with growers everywhere. Freely produces medium sized 
carnation-flowered blooms of a pleasing deep rose color. 
If sown early and pinched hard a couple of times, very 
nice 4 in. pot plants can be had for that important spring 
business. In addition we find it quite valuable for bed- 
ding, our outdoor trials this past season flowering heav- 
ily until frost. 4% Tr. pkt., $1.50; Tr. pkt., $2.50; 1¢ oz., 
$7.50; 14 oz., $13.60. 
All-Double Colossal Shades of Rose (Our own packets; 
originator’s seed). 4 Tr. pkt. (about 400 seeds), $1.80; 



Tr. pkt. (about 800 seeds), $3.00. 
Double Petunias make fine 4-in. pot plants. They’ re easily grown and 
in flower they sell on sight. 
The New Pan-American All Doubles 
These new strains were developed in the United States by a skilled 
Petunia breeder, and our own greenhouse trials show them to be 
fully equal to the best pre-war varieties. 
*Allegro. Large, fully double flowers of clear, deep salmon are 
carried on fairly dwarf plants. An entirely new color in the all- 
double class. 
Minuet. Lavender orchid. This variety is inclined to draw up and 
should be pinched for shapely plants. 
Nocturne. Semi-double, deep Elk’s Pride purple. The medium 
sized flowers are borne on dwarf, restricted plants. 
*Sonata. Large, fully double, pure white flowers. Not as compact 
in growth as most varieties and should be pinched to induce 
branching. 
*Caprice. Dwarf growing, deep rose; fine uniform habit. 
Prices above 5, each: 14 Tr. pkt. (500 seeds), $2.50; Tr. pkt. 
(1000 seeds), $4.003 428 02., $7.253 1¢, oz., $13.503 14) 0z., $25.00. 
*Glorious Mixture. Contains both tall and dwarf types in all of 
the above colors. This formula mixture is first class in every 
respect. 14 Tr. pkt. (500 seeds), $2.00; Tr. pkt. (1000 seeds), 
$3.50; Yos 02., $6.503 1&4 oz., $12.00; 1% oz., $21.00. 
Don’t overlook the exceptional value of All-Double Petunias for bedding work. 3 
